Overview
- Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he is “not really” considering providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, while noting his position could change.
- Multiple outlets reported that the Pentagon assessed it could spare Tomahawks without harming U.S. readiness and gave the White House a green light.
- A proposal to route the missiles via NATO allies remains under review, according to Secretary-General Mark Rutte, though Trump dismissed the idea for now.
- Ukraine has pushed for long-range strike capability, arguing Tomahawks could pressure Russia toward diplomacy by enabling deep strikes.
- Russian officials warned that sending Tomahawks would represent a major escalation, and Trump recounted that Vladimir Putin disliked the idea when they discussed it.